BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – United Tribes Technical College has created a fellowship program named for its president to help develop American Indian leaders.

The Bismarck school says the program will award fellowships to students who exhibit significant leadership qualities and meet certain conditions such as good grades and work experience. Their goals must be related to the betterment of an Indian tribe or community.

Students accepted by the David M. Gipp Native American Leaders Fellowship program will receive professional and personal skill development and a stipend to help with educational expenses.